What is the difference between synthesis and breakdown reactions?

Answer 1

A synthesis reaction is where two (or more) chemicals or elements combine to create one new product. A decomposition reaction is the opposite meaning it is when one compound is broken down into the 2 (or more) compounds/elements it is made up of. Both of these refer to compounds, not mixtures. Mixtures cannot have synthesis or decomposition reactions. The difference between a compound and a mixture is that a compound is chemically bonded together at the atomic level while a mixture is just mixed together.

Answer 2

In a Synthesis reaction, two or more simple substances combine to form a new, more complex substance. In a Decomposition Reaction, a complex substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

Answer 3

During synthesis molecule of two or more stable compound is being combined to form one molecule of other compound While in decomposition one bulk compound is decomposed into two or more stable compound.

Answer 4

They are opposite reactions. In a synthesis reaction, two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance, while in a decomposition reaction, a complex substance breaks down to form two or more simpler substances. An example of a synthesis reaction is Na + Cl --> NaCl. An example of a decomposition reaction is NaCl --> Na + Cl.

Answer 5

A synthesis reaction is a single product. A decomposition reaction has a single reactant that reacts into 2 or more products.

Answer 6

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a synthesis would be A+B-->AB its combining, decomposition is AB-->A+B, its the breaking up of a substance

Answer 7

A synthesis reaction is when there are reactants used to make products. Like C+O2=C02. While a breakdown reaction is breaking down a product into smaller parts like C02=C+02